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| March eNews |
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Welcome to the March edition of the Queensland Mental Health Week (QMHW) eNews!
An announcement will be made shortly about the theme for this year, so stay tuned! We are also updating the QMHW website, so in the coming weeks you will be able to register your events. Remember officially registering your event comes with a range of benefits, including having your own page on our website, use of the QMHW logo, the option to be mentioned in our communications, and more. Most importantly, your event will be on the 'map' for all to see!
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| Take time to relax and recharge over the long weekend |
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Whether you are catching up with family and friends, or just enjoying time on your own, this long weekend is a great opportunity to prioritise your mental health and wellbeing.
You might like to embrace the healing power of nature and go for a bushwalk or stroll through a park! Studies have shown that spending time in nature can improve your mood, and reduce stress. Perhaps you'll take a peaceful walk on the beach, feel the sand between your toes, and let the soothing sounds of the waves wash away your worries.
Whatever you choose to do, prioritise self-care. For further inspiration, there are some great tips and resources below. |
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| New initiative to support kids mental health |
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Wesley Mission Queensland has recently launched a new mental health campaign to help parents and carers support children experiencing mental distress. The Listen. Just listen initiative aims to raise awareness of the struggles young people face and help reduce the risk of mental health issues later in life. To help the young person in your life, visit the website for simple tools and resources. |
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| Queensland Investment to Support Women and Girls' Health and Wellbeing |
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Earlier this month the Queensland Government launched the Queensland Women and Girls’ Health Strategy, vowing to invest millions into more mental health and wellbeing services for women and girls.
Surveying close to 12,000 women and girls: 70% cited mental health and wellbeing in their top three health issues, making mental wellbeing a key focus of the strategy. You can read more about the health strategy here. |
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| Social connection support for older Queenslanders |
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The Queensland Government has committed to providing an extra $12.5 million in grants over 5 years to improve social connection and address social isolation and loneliness for older Queenslanders. Funding will be used to increase seniors’ social isolation services statewide and to establish a peak body to support those services. Read more here. |
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| Hope for people living with schizophrenia |
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A world-first Queensland-based clinical trials platform will enable researchers to evaluate multiple therapies simultaneously, potentially leading to faster discovery of more effective treatments for people living with schizophrenia. Learn more about potential accelerated advancements in schizophrenia treatment. |
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Funded by the Queensland Mental Health Commission, Queensland Mental Health Week is coordinated by CheckUP and delivered by a strong cross-sector collaboration. |
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We respectfully acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and live and recognise their continuing connection to the land, water, and community. We pay respect to Elders past and present and future leaders.
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24/7 Crisis Helplines If you need immediate support, Lifeline (13 11 14) and the Suicide Call Back Service (1300 659 467) are available 24/7. In an emergency, call 000. |
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Contact CheckUP
Email: info@qldmentalhealthweek.org.au |
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